We are seeking an experienced, confident urban ecologist with the skills to lead the
development of the ecological change theme for the Edinburgh’s Thriving Green Spaces project. This is an
opportunity to put nature at the heart of a pioneering programme designed to find sustainable ways to manage and
fund parks and open spaces in Scotland’s capital city.

For over 50 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and
supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas. We are
proud to have the support of more than 40,000 members, 1,000 volunteers and 20 local (volunteer led) groups. The
Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best
practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action
through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of 120 wildlife reserves across
Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement. The Trust’s flagship Edinburgh Living Landscape initative has brought together
partners who share the long-term vision that nature should be at the heart of the city’s future.

The Edinburgh’s Thriving Green Spaces project is one of eight urban areas to share in
£11 million worth of funding from the Future Parks Accelerator to secure the future of the UK’s parks and
greenspaces. Aligned with the Edinburgh 2050 City Vision (external link), the aim of the project is to create
a sustainable strategy that will ensure parks and greenspaces’ are enhanced, protected and cared for into the
future. It will establish a sustainable funding model that enables us to resource a greenspace service relevant
for 21st century urban living and take a lead on delivering many of the capital’s aspirations on place-making,
health, sustainable energy, active travel, and biodiversity. To achieve this, we will harness the enthusiasm,
skills and wherewithal of communities and partners, exploring new ways of working together that allows our green
spaces to grow, thrive and adapt over the next three decades. Our work will focus on six change-categories,
which collectively have the potential to revolutionise our green spaces: Community; Ecological; Commercial;
Technological; Governance; and Sharing.

We are looking for a motivated experienced ecologist to work as part of the team
embedded in the City of Edinburgh Council. You will have a good understanding of urban ecology and ecosystem
services. Working with key stakeholders you will deliver an ecological coherence map that brings together
habitat networks, ecosystem services and opportunity areas. You should be able to bring stakeholders to create
consensus and contribute to the development of strategic plans. To deliver this successfully you must be an
excellent communicator who is able to collaborate with a wide range of partners and stakeholders. As part of the
project team you will support the other staff and partners to integrate the learning from the ecological change
theme into the overall strategy. This will include leading on and supporting others to carry out research,
analysis, testing, consultation, communications, and reporting on selected project actions and pilots. You will
have excellent analytical skills and use information technology to interpret and analyse spatial data.

Employed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and working with a wide range of partners you
will have the opportunity to influence how the city develops and explore new ways of working. As part of a
motivated passionate organisation you will be supported by the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s network of staff and be
part of the Living Landscape team who are delivering ground-breaking projects across Scotland.

For over 50 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its
vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas. We are proud to have the support of
more than 40,000 members, 1,000 volunteers and 20 local (volunteer led) groups.

The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best
practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action
through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of 120 wildlife reserves across
Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Administrator to join our busy Membership Care Department. As our new
Senior Administrator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring we provide a high level of supporter care. This will be
achieved through first class communications (written and verbal), efficient workflow planning and processes and
secure handling of financial and personal data.

You’ll supervise, lead and motivate the Membership Care Team (currently consisting 2 employees and a range of
volunteers) in order to manage, maintain and develop the Trust’s Membership and Fundraising records to ensure
supporter satisfaction and loyalty.

We are looking for a positive and proactive Administrator with previous line management experience who shares our
commitment to improving processes and providing an excellent service at all times. Numerate and IT literate, if
you are the ideal candidate, you’ll also be able to demonstrate good working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or a
similar customer relations database package.

You should have 3 Higher level equivalent qualifications in relevant subjects or have relevant work experience.
Ideally, you will also have some knowledge of legislation relating to Data Protection, HM Revenue & Customs
and Charities Law in relation to the operation of databases and associated procedures.

Given the nature of the role, and access to sensitive data, the Trust will require permission to run a credit record
check prior to appointment.

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